Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
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Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Nine Energy Service, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Nine Energy Service, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $117M. It ranks number 17 by market capitalization among the 18 Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For NINE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -27.0%, measured on 79 forecast dates between 2026-03-31 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -36.0%, measured on 122 forecast dates between 2026-03-31 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
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How NINE ranks among 5184 stocks
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Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $117M | 17/18 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.90x | 15/16 |
| EPS | $-1.35 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.29 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $29.10 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-2.18 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -3.9% | 11/13 |
| Operating Margin | -2.4% | 14/16 |
| EBT Margin | -9.4% | 14/17 |
| Tax Rate | -1.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34x | 4/17 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.68x | 6/15 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.45x | 4/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.45x | 3/13 |
| Interest Coverage | -34.5x | 17/17 |
| Working Capital | $98M | 9/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$17M | 17/18 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$30M | 10/16 |
| Capital Spending | -$14M | 1/16 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -220.7% | 16/16 |
| FCF/Sales | -7.5% | 12/16 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.4% | 14/16 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.28x | 2/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.4x | 11/14 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.8x | 6/16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 82 days | 4/14 |
Income Statement
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $406M | 14/16 |
| Operating Income | -$10M | 12/17 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | NINE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 14M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $171M | 53.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $17M | 5.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $92M | 28.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $49M | 15.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $188M | 59.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $29M | 9.0% of assets |
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Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Nine Energy Service, Inc. (Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| NINE Nine Energy Service, Inc. | ▲ | $117M |
| SLB Slb Limited/Nv | ▼ | $73.47B |
| HAL Halliburton Co | ▼ | $27.91B |
| OII Oceaneering International Inc | ▲ | $4.36B |
| WBI Waterbridge Infrastructure Llc | ▼ | $3.52B |
| LBRT Liberty Energy Inc. | ▲ | $2.71B |
| WTTR Select Water Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $2.57B |
| HOS Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. | ▶ | $2.20B |
| NESR National Energy Services Reunited Corp. | ▲ | $1.89B |
| RES Rpc Inc | ▼ | $1.34B |
| PUMP Propetro Holding Corp. | ▶ | $949M |
| ACDC Profrac Holding Corp. | ▲ | $734M |
| NGS Natural Gas Services Group Inc | ▶ | $401M |
| RNGR Ranger Energy Services, Inc. | ▲ | $343M |
| NOA North American Construction Group Ltd. | ▶ | $334M |
| KLXE Klx Energy Services Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $139M |
| TUSK Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. | ▼ | $130M |
| RCON Recon Technology, Ltd | ▶ | $20M |
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Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Nine Energy Service, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Nine Energy Service, Inc. stock predictions?
For NINE, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -27.0%, measured on 79 forecast dates between 2026-03-31 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -36.0%, measured on 122 forecast dates between 2026-03-31 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Nine Energy Service, Inc. forecasts updated?
Nine Energy Service, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Nine Energy Service, Inc.'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, NINE included, share the SEC industry code Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC. The largest are: Slb Limited/Nv (SLB), Halliburton Co (HAL), Oceaneering International Inc (OII), Waterbridge Infrastructure Llc (WBI), Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT), Select Water Solutions, Inc. (WTTR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.